June 2018

Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream.

Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream. Four layers of light and fluffy vanilla cake with homemade blackberry lavender jam, and white chocolate buttercream. This cake is nothing short of delicious. Every bite is layered with fresh berries, hints of lavender, and sweet vanilla cake. The perfect berry-filled cake for any and all occasions. […]

Simplest Zucchini Parmesan Pasta.

Simplest Zucchini Parmesan Pasta. Two of summer’s star produce, zucchini and yellow summer squash are caramelized and mashed to create a creamy, buttery pasta sauce without using any cream. This pasta takes just minutes to make and uses the simplest of summertime ingredients, most of which you may have in your pantry right now! If […]

Open Faced Rosemary Chicken, Peach, and Bacon Sandwich.

Open Faced Rosemary Chicken, Peach, and Bacon Sandwich. Grilled ciabatta bread with rosemary balsamic chicken, sweet peaches, crisp bacon, greens, and a lemony parmesan vinaigrette. Kind of like a salad on grilled bread, and kind of delicious. This is the perfect 30 minute summer grilling recipe for any time of the week. Well, it’s official, […]

Blueberry Chamomile Galette.

Bursting with fresh summer blueberries, sweetened with chamomile infused honey, and made using flakey, buttery, puff pastry, this blueberry galette is truly a summertime treat. It’s beyond delicious, so incredibly easy, and extra pretty. Bonus? You can swap the blueberries for your favorite berry or use a combo of fresh berries! Either way, you can’t […]

Brown Butter Scallops with Corn, Bacon, and Avocado Salad.

Brown Butter Scallops with Corn, Bacon, and Avocado Salad! Pan seared scallops in a browned butter and white wine sauce, served over a sweet corn salad with bacon, and avocado. This under 30 minute, one skillet dinner is perfect for warm summer nights when heating up the oven is just not and option. And of […]

Nine Favorite Things.

Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. {goats in the summer sunset} Wow. I can’t believe it, but this is my 50th Nine Favorite Things Post. When I first started writing these favorites post, I wasn’t sure if you guys would be into them since they are not recipe focused, and much […]

Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz.

Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz! Sweet summer cherries, hibiscus, lemon, and a splash of vodka come together to make this refreshing pitcher cocktail. It’s delicious, pretty, and perfect for warm summer days or nights. Try serving this up at your next summer party! Welcome to the first cocktail Saturday of the summer! And yes, I know […]

Toasted S’more Chocolate Ice Cream Cups.

Toasted S’more Chocolate Ice Cream Cups! Homemade chocolate shells filled with chocolate ice cream, graham cracker crumble, and topped with toasted marshmallow meringue. These are just like a S’more, but in a cute little handheld chocolate cup AND with the addition of ice cream. The perfect summer treat! And just like that it’s Friday! This […]

Moroccan Grilled Chicken with Herby Lemon Olive Vinaigrette.

Moroccan Grilled Chicken with Herby Lemon Olive Vinaigrette! This quick marinated Moroccan grilled chicken takes chicken from boring and flavorless to exciting and beyond delicious. Served with a lemon and olive vinaigrette for a fresh pop of flavor and color and all made in just about 30 minutes. It doesn’t get easier or more delicious […]

Spanish Tortilla with Burrata and Herbs.

Sharing my take on a Spanish tortilla with potatoes, eggs, fresh garden herbs, prosciutto, and burrata cheese. This easy Spanish inspired opened faced omelet topped with fresh greens is a great Sunday brunch item or simple weeknight dinner. Either way you serve it, everyone is going to love these Spanish Tortillas. Bonus? You can even […]

Honey Strawberry Muffins.

Honey Strawberry Muffins! Sweet, buttery, extra soft, and loaded with both strawberry jam and fresh strawberries. Made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with just honey. Bonus? They’re super easy to make! Try eating them warm, right out of the oven with a smear of butter. Promise, they won’t disappoint! I’ve always loved berries and fruit of […]

Buttery Mushroom and Clam Pasta.

Buttery Mushroom and Clam Pasta!! Bucatini pasta tossed with buttery mushrooms, fresh clams, sweet corn, and herbs. This pasta makes for a delicious 30 minute seafood dinner that’s easy enough for a weeknight, and fancy enough for the weekend. Trust me, make this summery pasta and everyone will love you for it! After the perfect […]

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Meet Tieghan Gerard.

I’m Tieghan, the recipes you’ll find here are inspired by the people and places I love most. I try to live simply, eat seasonally, and cook with whole foods. My hope is to inspire a love for amazing food, as well as the courage to try something new!